Retro House
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026
58
Score
Going back to 2023, Retro House has 14 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 9, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 12 violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited seven times.
Retro House's latest score of 58 falls below the Tampa average of 79. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
14
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 9, 2026
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal lid in Handwash sink in kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked noodle and multiple items in walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with yellow and blue liquid. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave on cooks line.
23-24-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning On clear c9ntainers.
16-46-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Egg rolls in walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
58
Aug 26, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: rice 51 F, curry sauce 48 F, per operator items were taken from walk in and put in reach in cooler at 10:45 am. Operator discarded rice and put curry sauce in bottom of reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Operator cracked raw shell egg and wiped hands on towel in kitchen. Inspector spoke with operator about proper hand washing procedures.. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: **Time Extended**
12A-27-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dead small flying insects found. 1 dead fly in palm sugar container. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: **Time Extended**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee rinsing towel in handwash sink in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pasta and multiple items in reach in cooler and walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with purple liquid in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl in bulk rice. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor near back door. Operator eliminated and cleaned at time of inspection. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: **Time Extended**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in kitchen. Operator relocated. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table and keys on shelf over prep table. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk coffee beans on floor in kitchen. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Bulk rice in bulk vanilla topping bucket. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: **Time Extended**
25-32-4
32
Jul 8, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: rice 51 F, curry sauce 48 F, per operator items were taken from walk in and put in reach in cooler at 10:45 am. Operator discarded rice and put curry sauce in bottom of reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dead small flying insects found. 1 dead fly in palm sugar container.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Operator cracked raw shell egg and wiped hands on towel in kitchen. Inspector spoke with operator about proper hand washing procedures..
12A-27-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 1 dead fly in palm sugar container.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee rinsing towel in handwash sink in kitchen.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 2 employees.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pasta and multiple items in reach in cooler and walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with purple liquid in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk coffee beans on floor in kitchen. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table and keys on shelf over prep table.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in kitchen. Operator relocated.
12B-07-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor near back door. Operator eliminated and cleaned at time of inspection.
35A-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl in bulk rice.
14-01-5
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Bulk rice in bulk vanilla topping bucket.
25-32-4
21
Mar 28, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over pickled vegetables in walk in cooler. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has wall removed near walk in cooler and door was added in kitchen to expand making a dining area. Inspector spoke with operator to place tarp between wall to prevent cross contamination with construction. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with yellow liquid at dish area. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use and employees. Establishment has Porta Potty outside. Establishment is remodeling and toilet has been removed. **Warning**
32-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk sodas on floor in kitchen. **Warning**
08B-38-4
64
Oct 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing throughout kitchen. Operator must replace with smooth and easily cleanable tile. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
95
Jul 25, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-25: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-25: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-25: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water draining onto floor surface from reach in cooler on cooks line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-25: **Time Extended**
29-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing throughout kitchen. Operator must replace with smooth and easily cleanable tile. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-25: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-25: **Time Extended**
51-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on cooks line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-25: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
61
Jul 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: cooked pork 47 F, raw beef 49 F, coleslaw 44 F, tempted at 12:50. Per operator items in cooler were tempted at 11 am and have been in reach in cooler overnight. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to Three compartment sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with clear liquid. Operator labeled at time of inspection. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk water on floor in kitchen. Operator relocated at time of inspection. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on cooks line. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Wontons in reach in freezer. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface from reach in cooler on cooks line. **Warning**
29-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone ion shelf over reach in cooler. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing throughout kitchen. Operator must replace with smooth and easily cleanable tile. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee grapes over cilantro and green onions in walk in cooler. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Warning**
08B-49-4
33
May 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken wings and multiple items in walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: **Time Extended**
14-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. All reach in freezers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking under three compartment sink from pipe. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
70
Apr 30, 2024
Complaint Partial
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under fryers **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
95
Mar 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: **Time Extended**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pork, eggrolls and multiple items in reach in coolers **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under grill, handwash sink and three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets and hood filters. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All reach in coolers in establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind grill and three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from pipe under handwash sink and three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in reach in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: **Time Extended**
14-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in bulk sugar. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
37
Oct 18, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Easy off cleaning spray on dry storage rack. Operator relocated at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: raw shell eggs 68 F, cut leafy greens 76 F, operator put in cooler at yo e of inspection.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs on top of reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator relocated at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked by reach in cooler near front of kitchen.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Rice in handwash sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near front of kitchen.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken wings and multiple items in walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in bulk rice.
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on top of reach in cooler in kitchen.
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Soy sauce on floor in walk in cooler .
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at handwash sink near front of kitchen.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of all reach in coolers of establishment.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All reach in coolers of establishment.
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered.chicken wings and multiple items in walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Hood filters.
36-50-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe at handwash sink in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk corn starch.
02D-01-5
22
Jun 26, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
86
Mar 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cooked pork in white reach in cooler. Operator relocated at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Operator washed hands in three compartment sink.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near front counter.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Raw pork, raw chicken and cooked egg rolls in reach in freezer.
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Crab Rangoon mix in walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling near back door
36-32-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee eggs over food for establishment.operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit throughout coolers of restaurants.
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at handwash sink near front counter.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in reach in cooler across from grill.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind grill
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from handwash sink near three compartment sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk corn starch.
02D-01-5
27
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Retro House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Retro House on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Retro House?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Retro House.
How does Retro House compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Retro House most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Retro House's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Retro House have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Retro House means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Retro House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Retro House is inspected around five times per year on average.
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